I feel like a different person since my mum passed away, like I'm driving a ship with my husband alongside me and we're leading these four children into unknown waters.

I think it took me a little while to be true to myself as a designer, and in some ways I'm still trying to do that. I have to choose things that come naturally to me. Whenever I challenge something too much or try too hard, it never quite works out.

If people stop liking my clothes, I'll make a record.

More than anything I want to be fit so I don't get out of breath when I play football with the kids.

I get a real kick out of it, seeing people wear my designs.

I can honestly say this industry hasn't made me neurotic about my looks, except maybe my weight. I hope my clothes kind of reflect that. They're meant to make you feel good.

My biggest surprises in my everyday job have to do with the challenges of trying to be slightly more responsible as a brand.